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Child Injury Resulting from Dog Bite and Animal Attacks

Florida Child Injury Lawyer : Child Injury Resulting from Dog Bite and Animal Attacks

Dogs are known as "man's best friend," and can bring joy to any individual or family.  Pets in general can complete a household, and give joy to children.  However, when a dog or other animal attacks a stranger the injuries can be severe, especially if the victim is a child.  Children are generally more vulnerable since they are less experienced with animals and lack the judgment to take precautions with regards to a vicious animal. 

Under Florida law, the owner of a dog or animal that attacks a person may be held strictly liable for the person's injuries.  In other words, if a child is bitten by a dog or injured by an animal, a defendant owner will be held that a dog or animal owner is automatically liable for his or her injuries.   Additionally, the owner of any dog that bites any person or child while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner's knowledge of the dog's propensity for viciousness. 

In a cause of action for damages resulting from a child's injuries from a dog or animal attack, the plaintiff may be able to recover punitive damages based on the owner's wantonness, actual malice, deliberation, gross negligence, or utter disregard for the law.

If your child is injured by a vicious dog or other animal, you need the assistance of an experienced Florida Child Injury Law Firm.  The experienced and knowledgeable Florida Child Injury Lawyers of Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. will fight to recover for the compensation and justice your child deserves.  Our experienced team of lawyers and staff will use their skills and knowledge to give your family justice and peace of mind.  Call Sharmin & Sharmin P.A. at 1-800-74-TRIAL.

 

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